Unmediated Experience of God
A loving, inclusive congregation creating a nourished community for all.
Who We Are
Muncie Friends Church is a fellowship of persons who desire to be open to hear the Inner Light of Christ. We are a community in which each of us works to discern God’s call in our life, through mutual prayer, worship, and service. Its members seek harmony, listening to the divine voice within.
Muncie Friends strives to be a loving, all-inclusive congregation and a nourishing community for all people.
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About Our Beliefs
- there is that of God in every person
- faith invites us to meet with God
- Jesus Christ can speak to our situation
- each individual has worth
- respect the inherent value of every living thing
- all people are equal
- words and deeds should be expressed with integrity
- simplicity is a balance in deliberate moderation
- active social justice
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Affirmation Statement
In keeping with the Quaker value of equality, we affirm and promote participation in all our activities and services without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, debility, national origin, political orientation, educational level, economic status, religion or creed.
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S.P.I.C.E.S.
These are the observable principles of Quakers.
- S -Simplicity
- P -Peace
- I -Integrity
- C -Community
- E -Equality
- S -Stewardship
What we do
Parts of Our Meeting
Our understanding and experience of God is nurtured and enlarged in community.
Worship Times
Unprogrammed: Thursday, 7:00pm, and Sunday, 9:00am
Programmed: Sunday, 11:00am
We have two kinds of services. The first is Programmed which may be more familiar with singing, a Bible reading, followed by a sermon. The second is Unprogrammed, which is forty-five minutes of silent contemplation, although one may speak if led by the Spirit.
Food Pantry
Distribution is the third Saturday of every month. All Delaware County residents are welcome.
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Coffee Shop
The Friends Coffee Shoppe is open every Monday and Thursday, 10:00am – 1:00pm.
The Open Door Connections program will be at the Muncie Friends Church Coffee Shoppe every other Monday, starting June 3 through the end of July. This important helps any person in need to services and resources. More information and list of dates HERE. 
ALL are WELCOME!
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
Are Quakers a Christian denomination?
Yes, they are. However, Quakers welcome believers of other faiths who share their principles.
Do Quakers believe in sacraments?
Quakers believe there is “that of God” in every person we meet. They do not utilize other objects or ceramonies as part of their service.
Do I have to believe in God to become a Quaker?
No, but you should believe in the principles of simplicity, integrity, peace, community, equality, and stewardship as part of your spiritual life.
Do I have to be baptized as a Quaker?
No, you do not. Simply stating your desire to be Quaker in front of the Meeting will suffice.
How do Quakers shape their lives?
We listen to the Inner Light of Christ, weighing our spiritual and historic traditions, scriptural authority, and personal experience.
